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Natural and manmade disasters occur randomly, so it’s important to prepare in advance.

Emergency Survival Kit

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An emergency survival kit will help you get through a disaster if you have to leave your home. The kit should include:• Food and water for three days.• Flashlight with extra batteries, and candles with

matches.• Clothing for each family member.• First-aid supplies and medications.• Important documents such as birth certificates or

passports.

Emergency Survival Kit

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When a natural disaster occurs, here are some rules to remember:• Move under a sturdy desk or table in an earthquake.

Do not run outside.• In storms, stay indoors.• If rising water is a problem, or if your home has

structural damage from an earthquake, turn off the main power and gas switches.

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